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42 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

TONKINESE

A CHIC AND SLEEK BUT STRONGLY MUSCLED CAT WITH PLENTY OF SUBSTANCE

Slight snub
Place of origin US This hybrid cat, created by crossing the Burmese with the
to nose
Date of origin 1950s Siamese, blends the coloring of both breeds but has a more
Breed registries CFA, compact body than many cats of Asian ancestry. It has achieved
GCCF, TICA
considerable popularity both in the US, where it was created,
Weight range 6–12lb (2.5–5.5kg)
and in the UK. The Tonkinese has an independent spirit and
Grooming
would rule the household if it could, but it also has a loving
nature and is gratifyingly eager to climb on laps. Playing
Colors and patterns games, socializing with other pets, and welcoming strangers
All colors except cinnamon
and fawn, in patterns to the home are all things that the Tonkinese is good at.
including pointed, tabby,
and tortoiseshell.
Brown
shaded coat
Blunt
muzzle
High
cheekbones Round-tipped
ears set to
sides of head
Darker
brown legs,
tail, and face
Almond-shaped
deep-colored eyes

Well-balanced Sleek, close-lying
body, neither chocolate tortoiseshell
long nor stocky coat darkens with age

Slender legs
with oval feet
Patterning
continues
into belly